Mold Removal Cost And Risk In ZIP 48215, Detroit MI
A typical professional mold job in ZIP 48215, Detroit runs about $1,500 to $6,000 before rebuild. Half the homes here were built before 1951, older than the Wayne County median of 1956.
1951Median year homes were built
74%Homes built before 1980
51%Homes rented, not owned
$105,400Median home value
$897Median gross rent
6,044Housing units
74 percent of homes in 48215 went up before 1980. Older plumbing, roofs and window seals are where slow leaks start, and slow leaks are the mold most home policies leave out.
Most homes here are rented, 51 percent against 36 percent across Wayne County. A renter's policy covers belongings and liability, while the owner's policy covers the building.
The top of a typical mold job here, $6,000, is about 5.7 percent of the median home value of $105,400.
Typical Prices In 48215
| Job | Size | National Range | 48215 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,500 to $6,000 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $2,000 to $7,500 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a visual inspection | $200 to $600 | $200 to $600 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | an inspection with samples | $300 to $1,000 | $300 to $1,000 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a clearance test | $300 to $800 | $300 to $800 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $6,000, that cap falls short by about $1,000 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates For Wayne County
FEMA rates Wayne County high for inland flooding, cold wave, winter weather. Water from these events is where mold claims start, and flood water is a separate policy. FloodSmart says mold damage is not covered under standard NFIP flood policies. FloodSmart
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Very High |
| Coastal flooding | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Cold wave | Very High |
| Winter weather | Relatively High |
Michigan Rules On Mold
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Part of Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.